- Clean out port
- Flow Rate per minute quarts(liters): 2 qt./min.(1.7 L/min.)
- Average Capacity: 180 gal.
- Particle Retention(microns): 0.4
- Temp. Range F(C): 32°F - 100°F *do not freeze*
- Canister Size(diameter x height): 2.75 in. x 5.25 in.(7 cm x 13.3 cm.
- Made in the USA.
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Reviewed by 14 customers Sort by Displaying reviews 1-10 Previous | Next »  Comments about General Ecology First Need Deluxe Replacement Canister: Have used for years and still believe it is the best! So cool that it mounts on top of both of my Nalgene bottle styles too! Pros
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Comments about General Ecology First Need Deluxe Replacement Canister: Easy to use
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Cons Best Uses Comments about General Ecology First Need Deluxe Replacement Canister: Works great, just don't forget the little filter that goes on the end of the hose. You'll go through the canister mighty quick if you do.
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Comments about General Ecology First Need Deluxe Replacement Canister: I use this product almost every weekend on hikes in the Adirondacks. It is lightweight and easy to carry on long hikes.
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Comments about General Ecology First Need Deluxe Replacement Canister: First Need has been reliable for years. Worth the price and weight for healthy water.
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Best Uses Comments about General Ecology First Need Deluxe Replacement Canister: I heard great things about this filter. I used it threee times in clear streams. The last time I used it both myself and my friend got sick as dogs. Did not think anything of it at the time. But just pulled it out for a trip and did the "dye test" and it failed. Guess I know why we got sick!
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Comments about General Ecology First Need Deluxe Replacement Canister: Used this product over 20 years without a complaint.
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Comments about General Ecology First Need Deluxe Replacement Canister: i have had two in the past 20years and i will always stick with the first need water pump. it is the best around we use it for the Boy Scouts. two weeks ago we went on a 4 day trip and pumped at least 20gal. and it is still going strong.
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Comments about General Ecology First Need Deluxe Replacement Canister: I used this for a Boy Scout backing trip @ Philmont NM. Worked great kept 12 people hydrated for 10 days worth of hikeing. Water tasted great. Cool water from streams always better than warm from tap provided by BSA.
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Comments about General Ecology First Need Deluxe Replacement Canister: Easy to teach operation in other countries. A must when doing relief work in Haiti & similar countries.
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How would I know when to replace the original filter and other replacement filters.Asked on 3/24/2013 by lonestar72 from col.ohio1 answer
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The filter will pump slower and the water will not be appearing as clean once it is pumped out.Answered on 3/25/2013 by Matt from Campmor
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This may be a stupid question but just how do you keep it from freezing on a back country trip below 32F? Is there a way to dry it out such that it won't freeze in those conditions?Asked on 8/16/2012 by Will from DFW1 answer
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This would not be recommended for use in sub freezing temperatures. The best bet in that circumstance would be to use water tablets.Answered on 8/17/2012 by Anonymous
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I have a first need for many years, 20+, is this canister compatible with older models. The pump still works good.Asked on 8/4/2012 by Matt from Webster,NY1 answer
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This replacement canister is not compatible with older models.Answered on 8/13/2012 by Betty
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I have the old first need filter from the mid '90s (not the XL or the deluxe). Will this filter fit?Asked on 5/24/2012 by jj1 answer
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The First Need Deluxe Replacement Canister is only for recent models made by First Need.Answered on 5/29/2012 by Anonymous
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does this work for the XL model?Asked on 8/4/2011 by Anonymous1 answer
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yes, this fits item 81249Answered on 8/5/2011 by Betty
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If you don't place this filter in service, how long can you store the filter for? i.e. does the filter have an expiration date? ThanksAsked on 5/9/2011 by Dean from Palm Harbor, FL1 answer
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No expiration date. Just keep it dryAnswered on 5/10/2011 by Steve from Campmor
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What kind of inlet and outlet fittings are on this unit? What kinds of hose &/or clamps are required to attach to this filter?Asked on 10/7/2010 by Gaither from Browns Summit, NC2 answers
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The hoses that come with the first need filter would be required for proper installation.Answered on 10/8/2010 by Steve from CampmorVERIFIED BUYER
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male fittings,silicon hoses,no clampsAnswered on 10/25/2010 by Hondo from East Stroudsburg, PA
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is this unit "back-flushable" to return it to capacity, or does it require replacement after 150 gallons?Asked on 8/13/2010 by gw from Jackson, MO1 answer
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You would need to replace it after 150 gallons.Answered on 8/13/2010 by Steve from Campmor
PLEASE NOTE If you live in the state of Iowa, we are unable to sell you any water purification system due to Iowa Department of Public Health Restrictions. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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